21.03.2026 00:50
A dispute among young people in Adana quickly escalated into a bloody fight. In the incident, which arose over a money demand, a 17-year-old boy lost his life, while two others were injured. Five suspects have been detained in connection with the incident.
The argument over asking for money in Adana ended in bloodshed. 17-year-old Erdoğan Ertaş lost his life after being attacked with knives by a group that blocked the way of four brothers in the Çukurova district, while two of his older brothers were injured.
ARGUMENT OVER ASKING FOR MONEY TURNED INTO A FIGHT
The incident occurred on Adnan Menderes Boulevard in the central Çukurova district. According to allegations, the suspects blocked the way of the four brothers who were walking on the boulevard and asked for money. The argument between the parties quickly escalated into a fight.
KNIFE ATTACK: 1 DEAD, 2 INJURED
During the fight, Erdoğan Ertaş (17) and his brothers Yakup Ertaş (21) and Haydar Ertaş (21) were injured with knives. Health teams dispatched to the scene upon notification determined that Erdoğan Ertaş had lost his life. The two injured brothers were taken to the hospital.
5 SUSPECTS IN CUSTODY
Following the incident, police teams took action and detained 5 suspects identified as being involved in the attack. Erdoğan Ertaş's body was taken to the Adana Forensic Medicine Institution morgue for autopsy. The investigation is ongoing.